CITY OF EL PASO DE ROBLES
"The Pass of the Oaks"
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 5:15 PM
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM
Norris Meeting Room - Centennial Park
600 Nickerson Drive
Paso Robles, CA 93446
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A. 5:15 PM CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
C. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city; and Does 1 through 10
Case Number: 23CVP-0156
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: John Borst v. City of El Paso De Robles, a California general law city Case Number: 25CVP-0159
D. PUBLIC COMMENT REGARDING CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
City Council Agenda October 6, 2026
E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
F. 6:00 PM RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
H. INVOCATION
Pastor Gabe Abdelaziz, The Revival Center
I. ROLL CALL
Councilmember Bausch, Councilmember Beal, Councilmember Gregory, Councilmember Strong, Mayor Hamon
J. STAFF INTRODUCTIONS
K. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
L. PRESENTATIONS
1. Capital Projects Report
Ditas Esperanza, Public Works Chief Engineer
2. Library and Recreation End of Summer Update
Melissa Bailey, Librarian
Lynda Plescia, Recreation Services Manager
3. Paso Robles Unified School District Update
Jennifer Loftus, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Superintendent Brad Pawlowski, Paso Robles Joint Unified School District Assistant Superintendent of Business Services
M. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time the public may address the Council on items within the Council’s purview but not scheduled on the agenda. All persons desiring to speak on an agenda item are asked to fill out Speaker Information Cards and give them to the City Clerk prior speaking. Each individual speaker will be limited to a presentation total of three (3) minutes per item. Those persons wishing to speak on any item scheduled on the agenda will be given an opportunity to do so at the time that item is being considered.
State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2).
N. AGENDA ITEMS TO BE DEFERRED
O. OVERVIEW OF ITEMS ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Chris Huot, City Manager
P. CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEMS ON THE CONSENT CALENDAR ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE, NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE DISCUSSION. However, if discussion is wanted by a member of the Council or public the item may be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Councilmembers and members of the public may offer comments or ask questions of clarification without removing an item from the Calendar. Individual items are approved by the vote that approves the Consent Calendar unless an item is pulled for separate consideration. Items pulled from consent will be heard at the end of the meeting.
1. Approval of the September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes – Continued from 7 - 14 City Council Agenda October 6, 2026 Page 2 of 6
September 15, 2026
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve the September 1, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Approval of September 15, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes 15 - 19 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
3. Receipt of Advisory Body Minutes
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee - 8/10/2026
4. Adoption of the Amendment to Conflict of Interest Code of the City of El Paso de Robles pursuant to the Political Reform Act of 1974
20 - 45
Melissa Martin, City Clerk
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX adopting the amended Conflict of Interest Code.
5. Approval of the 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule 46 - 48 Melissa Martin, City Clerk
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve the 2027 City Council Meeting Schedule as presented or with modifications if needed.
6. Receipt of Warrant Register 49 - 136
Ryan Cornell, Administrative Services Director
7. Designation of the City’s Agents in Applying for Funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
137 - 145
Catherine Piatti, Finance Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 26-XXX, authorizing the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Form 130, Designation of Applicant’s Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies, and designating the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Director of Administrative Services as the City’s Authorized Agents for purposes of applying for, administering, and executing documents related to eligible state and federal disaster assistance for a period of three years.
8. Approval of a FiveYear Agreement for Accela Citizen Access and Civic Platform Software
146 - 151
Kevin Tran, Information Technology Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State City Council Agenda October 6, 2026 Page 3 of 6
CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve a five-year agreement for Accela Citizen Access and Civic Platform Software licensing and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents, utilizing the State of California’s cooperative purchasing program administered by the Accela, and approve any minor, non-substantive amendments.
9. Approval of a Resolution Awarding a Contract to Kies and Son Construction, Inc. for the Centennial Park Picnic Pavilion Replacement Project 152 - 193
Dwayne Brown, Maintenance Services Superintendent
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301(d)(e)).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX declaring the Centennial Park Picnic Pavilion project exempt from CEQA review and award a contract for the construction of a new patio, BBQ pit and Shade Structure installation to Kies & Son construction, Inc. in the amount of $199,040.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract, subject to any minor technical, or non-substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
10. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a Cal Trans Division of Aeronautics Grant Match for the Taxiway Alpha Reconstruction
194 - 222
Mark Scandalis, Airport Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under the Class 1 exemption, which applies to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features where the project involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use (State CEQA Guidelines, § 15301). The Project involves a fulldepth rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Airport’s taxiway section to current FAA standards to ensure continued safe and efficient use of the Airport’s taxiway system
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing:
1. The City Manager or designee to apply for, execute, and accept the allocation of funds for the grant agreement with the Cal Trans Division of Aeronautics in amount not to exceed $186,902; and
2. Authorize appropriate transfers from the Airport reserves to the Airport budget to fund the project until reimbursement payments are made by Cal Trans.
11. Approval of a Change Order with Cannon for Design Services on the Union Road Regional Sewage Lift Station Project
223 - 229
Casey Shepherd, Wastewater Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the change order with Cannon for the Union Road Regional Lift Station in the amount of $65,800, increasing the total agreement amount to $296,562.
12. Authorization for the City Manager to Enter into Up to Five On-Call Water System 230 - 271 City Council Agenda October 6, 2026 Page 4 of 6
Repair Contracts of $75,000 or Less, Following an Informal Bidding Process, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $375,000.
Christopher Alakel, Utilities Director
Robert Devaney, Water Utility Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378. Alternatively, if the action is considered a project, it is categorically exempt pursuant to section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX authorizing the City Manager to enter into up to five individual on-call contracts for water system repair services, with a total amount not to exceed $375,000 and each contract not exceeding $75,000, and find that the action is not a project under CEQA or, alternatively, is categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15302.
13. Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity (P26-0099/ PCN 26-03) for Type 40 (On-Site Beer) ABC License for Alcohol Sales and Consumption Accessory to Indoor Recreation to be located at 617 12th Street
272 - 280
Piper Smith, Assistant Planner
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378(b)(5).
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, determining that public convenience or necessity will be served by the Type 40 ABC license for the business located at 617 12th Street.
Q. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. Approval of Resolution of Intent to Amend the CalPERS Contract to Reduce CostSharing Pursuant to Government Code Section 20516 for Unrepresented Confidential, Professional, and Management Employees in the Police and Fire Safety Member Categories; and Int
281 - 295
Shannon Foutz, Human Resources/Risk Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, giving notice of the City’s intention to approve an amendment to the contract between the City of Paso Robles and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System for the MGMT police and fire safety member categories; and introduce, for first reading by title only, Ordinance No. XXX authorizing the amendment to the contract between the City of Paso Robles and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
2. Approval of a Lease Agreement with the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District for the Use of the 36th Street Campus Athletic Fields
296 - 306
Angelica Fortin, Community Services Director
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement with the Paso Robles Joint Unified School District for the City Council Agenda October 6, 2026 Page 5 of 6
use of the 36th Street Campus Athletic Fields.
3. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with RS&H, Inc. to Complete the Requirements for an Application to the Federal Aviation Administration for a 307 - 505
Part 420 Horizontal Spaceport Launch Site Operator License David Malewitz, Assistant City Manager
CEQA Determination: The City finds that this action is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines Section State CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15060, subd. (c)(2)-(3), 15378. The Agreement authorizes the preparation of technical and environmental studies and an application for a Federal Aviation Administration Part 420 Launch Site Operator License but does not authorize or commit the City to approve any future launch or spaceport operations.
Any such operations will remain subject to applicable environmental review and discretionary approvals.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution 26-XXX, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RS&H, Inc. for a not-to-exceed project cost of $786,455.49 to complete the remaining outstanding requirements for the City’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 420 Horizontal Launch Site Operator License (LSOL), including any minor, technical, or non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the preparation of all required technical documentation and supporting materials, and completion and submittal of the LSOL application to the FAA on behalf of the City of Paso Robles and Paso Robles Municipal Airport.
R. CITY MANAGER REPORT
S. COUNCIL BUSINESS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
T. UPCOMING EVENTS
Paso Robles Youth Commission Advisory Committee Meeting October 7, 2026, 5:00 PM Library Board of Trustees October 8, 2026, 9:00 AM
City Offices Closed In Observance Of Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day October 12, 2026
Planning Commission Meeting October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM
City Council Special Meeting - Advisory Body Interviews October 14, 2026, 5:00 PM Paso Robles Senior Citizen Advisory Committee Special Meeting October 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Development Review Committee October 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
Paso Robles Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Special Meeting October 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
City Council Meeting October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM - Norris Room, Centennial Park U. ADJOURNMENT
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